Obituaries

Obituaries for June 2, 2019

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    Willie Mae Adams-Mitchem

    Willie Mae Adams-Mitchem age 71 of Little Rock, passed away after her second battle with breast cancer on Friday, May 31, 2019. She was a member of Allison Presbyterian Church. …

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    Lewese Wall Ahrens

    Lewese Wall Ahrens died peacefully in her home on May 27, 2019, in the presence of her daughter and husband. She was born on June 7, 1939, to Wendell H. …

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    Maureen Suzanne Babbitt

    Slightly more than one year ago, Maureen Suzanne Babbitt joined her heavenly mother, Eleanor Babbitt, on Mother's Day, 2018. In recognition of this holy reunion and in celebration of Maureen, …

  • Rhoda Barber

    Rhoda Barber, 59, passed away on June 1, 2019. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. on May 2, 1960 to Robert and Arzetta (Burton) Dickerson. Funeral services will be …

  • Leta Barnett

    Leta Barnett, 72, passed away on May 30, 2019. She was born April 1, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Sam Robbins and Ruby Jackson. She is dancing in the …

  • Mary Idell King Barrett

    Mary Idell King Barrett, age 86, of Warren, AR, died Friday, May 31. Family Visitation will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, at Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren, …

  • Rosemary Beck

    Rosemary Beck, 88, of St. Vincent, Ark., died Friday, May 31, 2019. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial: St. Mary Cemetery by Harris …

  • Jon Travis Bozeman

    Jon Travis Bozeman, age 46, son of Marsha Phillips of Conway and Dr. Jim Bozeman of Salem, died peacefully at home in Conway. He leaves his brothers Garrett and Devin …

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    Gloria Jayne Bratton

    Gloria Jayne Bratton, 71, of Hot Springs passed away May 27, 2019. She was born August 9, 1947 in Winnfield, Louisiana to the late Everett and Maxine Bright. She is …

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    Lucretia "Lu" Ann Brinneman Byrnes

    Lucretia "Lu" Ann Brinneman Byrnes, 78, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away May 28, 2019. She was born November 23, 1940 in Woodruff County, Arkansas. Lu was George's hero …

  • Judy Brooks

    Judy Charlotte Holmes Brooks, 64, of Hot Springs, went to the arms of the Lord April 5, 2019 after a long fight with cancer. Born February 18, 1955 at Pine …

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    McKinley Buchanan

    MCKINLEY BUCHANAN of Little Rock was born August 12, 1947, departed this life May 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and one brother. He is …

  • Annelle Simmons Burrow

    Annelle Simmons Burrow, resident of Augusta, Ark., departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the age of 91. Visitation will be Sunday, June 2nd between the hours of …

  • Tonya Burton

    Tonya Burton, 54, of Little Rock, passed away October 28, 2018. She graduated from Central High School in 1982 and also graduated from UALR. Tonya produced two magazines, Let's Go …

  • Shirley Aline Carmichael

    Shirley Carmichael of North Little Rock passed away May 30, 2019. Survivors include daughter, Terri Carmichael; sisters, Cora Seats and Mary Heslep (David); grandchildren, Kellie Holley, Melanie Snuggs and Dylan …

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    Michael Richard Cassady

    Michael Richard Cassady, 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Fayetteville, Ark. He was born in New Orleans, La on October 6, 1965 to Calvin Richard Cassady and …

  • Albert Chiaramonti

    Albert Chiaramonti, 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died May 17,2019. Born June 6th, 1930 in Melrose Park, Illinois to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chiaramonti. He is survived by …

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    Adam Thomas Clark

    ADAM THOMAS CLARK went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He was a Christ follower, family and friends man, who loved making people laugh. He worked …

  • Thumbnail of Leonard Earge Cole

    Leonard Earge Cole

    Leonard Earge Cole, (86), died Tuesday. Survivors, children; Leonard Jr., Steffon, Ricky, Leonard B., Edmond, Barry, Carol, Kathaleen, siblings; John, Susie and Macie, a host of grandchildren/great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. …

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    Robin Renee Crowson

    Robin Renee Crowson, age 60 of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born January 14, 1959 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Penny Molock and Billy …

  • Thumbnail of Magdalene E. Cunningham

    Magdalene E. Cunningham

    Magdalene E. Cunningham, 72, of Conway, Ark., departed this life May 28, 2019. She was born June 20, 1946 in Atkins, Ark., to the late Henry and Sarah Mitchell. She …

  • Thomas Edward Davis

    Thomas "Tom" "Tommy" Edward Davis was born September 6, 1935 in Wynne, Arkansas, the son of John Jefferson and Audie Merle Stricklin Davis. He passed away May 29, 2019 at …

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    Anna B. Elam

    Anna B. Elam, 89, of Benton went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 30, 2019. She was born to Mary Lue Morris Woodson. She loved attending and singing …

  • Stephen Scott England

    Stephen Scott England, age 58, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born November 12, …

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    John Mack Fincher

    John Mack Fincher, son of the late Emzlie Jeff and Agnes McSwain Fincher, died Monday, May 27, 2019. He was born June 17, 1941 in Clarksville, Arkansas, the youngest son. …

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    John Fredrick Forster Jr.

    John Fredrick Forster Jr., son of John Fredrick Forster and Julia Davis Forster, was born December 18, 1942, in Corsicana, Texas, and passed away at his home in Lexington, Virginia, …

  • Jordan Michael Greene

    Jordan Michael Greene, age 31, of Mabelvale passed away May 29, 2019. He was born December 30, 1987 in Benton. Jordan was a US Army Veteran. Jordan was preceded in …

  • Gene Gregory

    Gene Gregory (Vernon Eugene Gregory Junior) went to his home in heaven on May 14, 2019. He was born on January 17, 1951 to Mildred and Vernon Eugene Gregory Senior …

  • Brandie Sexton- Haines

    A Funeral Service for Brandie Sexton-Haines, 45, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, was May 24, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Brandie died May 18th. Survived by husband, Kris; …

  • Willis Gene Harmon

    Willis Gene Harmon, 80, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away May 26th at home with family by his side. He was born March 11, 1939 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Archie and …

  • Randall Maynard Harris

    Randall Maynard Harris was welcomed into our Savior's arms on May 25. He was born on May 3, 1950 in Des Arc, Ark. A celebration of Randy's life will be …

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    Teddie "Ted" Higginbotham

    Teddie "Ted" Higginbotham, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born …

  • Robert A. Hobbs

    Celebration of Life for Robert Hobbs, 96, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, will be 11 a.m., June 8, 2019, at Bull Shoals Presbyterian Church. Robert died May 25, 2019. Survived by …

  • Jeannie (Boyette) Jarvis Jarrell

    Jeannie (Boyette) Jarvis Jarrell, 63, of Perryville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born April 25, 1956 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by her mother, Roxie …

  • Jason Thomas Jones

    Jason Thomas Jones, 41, Little Rock, passed away on May 14. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jamie (Barnes) Jones and father, Terry Jones, and grandparents, Jim and …

  • James Allen Kemp

    James A. "Jim" Kemp, 66, of Pine Bluff, died Friday. Survivors: two sisters, Rosemary Kemp Taliaferro and Frances Kemp Brown; and many nieces, nephews and great-nephews who he loved spending …

  • Donna G. (Barron) King

    A gathering of family and friends to honor the life of Donna G. (Barron) King will be 6–8 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at RiverCrest Chapel, Bixby, Okla. A memorial …

  • Donald Faye Landers

    Donald Faye Landers, 72, of Springdale died Monday, May 27. Born October 9, 1946 in Luxora, Arkansas. Survivors: James Landers, Tommy Landers, Donald Landers, Oscar and Jerry Scott, Cathy Redford, …

  • Bettie Leach

    Services for Bettie Leach, 86, of Oxford, Arkansas will be private. Bettie died May 19, 2019, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Bettie is survived by her children; Cynthia Fowler, John Leach, …

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    Maria Elaina Martinez

    Maria Martinez, our sweet, beautiful Maria has taken her Heavenly flight home. She is now dancing among the stars and rejoicing in eternal peace with Jesus. Maria loved nature, especially …

  • Thumbnail of Rosemary McCarter

    Rosemary McCarter

    Rosemary McCarter, age 67, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Washington Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born to parents Wallace and Mabel …

  • Thumbnail of Mary  Jean McMoore

    Mary Jean McMoore

    MARY JEAN MCMOORE, 74, of North Little Rock, departed this life May 27. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Rebecca Brooks. She leaves to cherish her …

  • Anna Joyce Mobley

    Anna Joyce Mobley, 74, died Friday. Survivors: daughter Patricia Fowler (Charles), brother Claude Mobley (Sandra), 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services: Monday, June 3, 2019, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Visitation …

  • Jimmy Ray Neal

    Jimmy Ray Neal, 60, of Malvern, died May 29, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Tonia Wesolowski, grandsons, Brandon Beauchamp, Joseph Beauchamp and Joshua Beauchamp, and great-grandson, Ryland Beauchamp. …

  • Thumbnail of Grace Louise Brewer Nowak

    Grace Louise Brewer Nowak

    GRACE LOUISE BREWER NOWAK, age 98, of Little Rock, died May 26, 2019. Grace was born August 21, 1920 in Leachville, Ark., and grew up and graduated from High School …

  • Robert Leroy Parker

    Robert Leroy Parker of Bella Vista passed away on May 28, 2019. Robert was born to Guy and Fern Parker in Haley, North Dakota, February 9, 1930. He is survived …

  • Michael "Mike" Howard Phillips

    Michael "Mike" Howard Phillips, 67, of Austin, passed away. Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. A …

  • Thumbnail of Peggy  Louise Pointer

    Peggy Louise Pointer

    Peggy Louise Pointer 79 of Rogers passed away May 29, 2019 in Rogers. She was born October 31, 1939 in San Jon, New Mexico the daughter of Evered and Willie …

  • Thumbnail of Arno L. Ponder

    Arno L. Ponder

    Colonel (Ret) Arno L. Ponder, age 89, passed away May 29, 2019 at Maumelle. He was the only child of Arno and Buren Ponder of Poplar Bluff, Mo. both deceased. …

  • Thumbnail of Teresa (Terri) Thomas Miller Powell

    Teresa (Terri) Thomas Miller Powell

    Teresa (Terri) Thomas Miller Powell, born July 20, 1941 in Columbia, Mo. the only child of Stanley Ellis Thomas and Reta Mae Forbis Thomas went to be with the Lord …

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    Lou Ella Rhine

    Lou Ella Rhine, 84-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ark., died on May 31, 2019, at Walnut Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation in Springdale, Ark. She was born on August 24, 1934, in …

  • Archie F Rhoden, Sr.

    Archie F. Rhoden Sr., 75, of White Hall, Arkansas, died May 29, 2019. Visitation is Monday, June 3rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services at 2 p.m., Tuesday, …

  • Thumbnail of Jimmie Lee Richard

    Jimmie Lee Richard

    Jimmie Lee Richard, 76 of Little Rock went home to be with the Lord May 27, 2019. Loving memories left to wife: Margaret Richard, daughter: Keisha (Damian) Richard-Patterson, grandsons: Keilan …

  • Noreen B. Riedel

    Noreen B. Riedel, 83, of Springdale died Friday, May 24, at home. Preceded in death by Armin and Dawn. Survivors: daughter, Karen Riedel Gordon and Malcolm of New York City, …

  • Ruth Rowland

    Ruth Rowland, 102, died May 30. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward. Survivors include her children Betty Underwood and Larry Rowland (Joyce). Visitation is 1 p.m. June …

  • Thumbnail of Barbra Nelle Shepherd

    Barbra Nelle Shepherd

    Barbra Nelle Shepherd, 79, Bismarck passed away May 31, 2019 with family by her side. Barbra was born in Beirne, Ark., on October 22, 1939 to the late William Anderson …

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    Wayne Howard Smith

    Wayne "Snuffy" Smith, 76, was born January 9, 1943 and forever reborn the morning of May 30, 2019. He retired from Entergy. Wayne didn't like not working. He loved "retiring" …

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    William Burrows Smith

    William "Bill" Burrows Smith, 70, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on May 17, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Portland, Oregon on March 5, 1949. He …

  • Thumbnail of Reginald Thomas Sr.

    Reginald Thomas Sr.

    REGINALD THOMAS, 57, of North Little Rock, departed this life May 30. He is preceded in death by his father, L.C. Thomas, and sister, Tyronia (Mae) Wesley. He leaves to …

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    Tony Allen Thurman

    Tony Allen Thurman, 57, of Rose Bud, went to be with the Lord, Thursday May 30, 2019. He was born May 14, 1962 in Peru, Ind., to David and Linda …

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    Margaret Ann Timmons

    Margaret Ann (Margo) Cody Timmons, 85, died peacefully at home in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 25, 2019. She was born November 2, 1933 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the …

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    Roy Casey Truby

    ROY CASEY TRUBY, 71, of Little Rock, passed away May 29, 2019. He was born in Little Rock to Roy Charles and Donna O'Casey Truby. He loved hunting, gardening, coaching …

  • Virginia Parker Turner

    Virginia Parker Turner left this life softly on May 22, 2019 at the age of 101. Virginia was born the third child of Lin Parker and Mamie McGregor Parker September …

  • Thumbnail of Carolyn D Williams

    Carolyn D Williams

    CAROLYN D. WILLIAMS, 69, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life May 29. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gail and Ellen Darling. Carolyn leaves to cherish her …

  • Thumbnail of Sally Longbine Wirth

    Sally Longbine Wirth

    Sally Longbine Wirth, 92, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died May 14, 2019 at Oak Pointe of Neosho. She was born February 4, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Vernon (Tommy) I. …

  • Leslie Doreen Zenoni

    Leslie Doreen Zenoni, 61, of Russellville, passed away May 27, 2019. Survivors include her children, Edie Paterson, Emma Langer and Evan Langer, all of Florida. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral …

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